Airport Screening Ops Supervisor - Lead & Oversee Teams

TSA Careers Center; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Woodstock, MN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Woodstock, MN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime.